“The Parent Survival Guide to Teen Drivers (You’ll Thank Us)”

From “OMG they’re driving” to “Wow, they’re safe”

Day 1: The Permit Panic Attack

Kitchen, 4:12 p.m. Teen waves learner’s permit. You picture 1604 at rush hour. Heart rate: 180 bpm.

Deep breath. Rhodes sent the Parent Playbook—here’s the cheat sheet.

Week 1: The “No-Phone Contract” That Works

• Rule #1: Phone in glovebox = $5 Starbucks bribe
• Rule #2: You ride shotgun first 10 hours
• Signed: Both parent + teen (witnessed by Rhodes instructor)

Result: Zero sneaky texts. One happy barista.

The 3 Emergency Moves Every Parent Must Demo

Culebra Lot, Saturday 9 a.m. (free coffee ☕)

1. “Brake & Swerve”
   • Cone “deer” at 30 mph → steer around, then brake
   • Teen practices 5x; you time it
2. “Mirror Blind Spot”
   • Shoulder check drill → sticker on mirror: “Head turns, lives saved”
3. “Hazard Lights + Pull Over”
   • Simulate flat tire on Bandera Rd

Tech That Ends “Did You Study?” Fights

Rhodes Parent App (included with every course)

• Live GPS during lessons
• Progress bar: “Parallel Park: 8/10”
• Push alert: “Alex aced right-of-way quiz!”

Real Parent Win

Mrs. Garcia (Culebra mom):

“I went from hiding keys to high-fiving my son on I-10. Rhodes gave us both confidence.”

Grab Your Free Toolkit

1. Book teen spot: Helotes/Ellison/Eckhert/Culebra
2. Sip coffee while we teach safety